Unique and shared problems to solutions in healthcare specific to products and services. https://www.securitymagazine.com/rss/2247-hospitals-medical-centers en-us Workplace safety continues to be a concern in the healthcare industry. Workplace safety continues to be a concern in the healthcare industry. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102415 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102415-nearly-85-of-nurses-experienced-workplace-violence-in-the-last-year A recent report by Omega Systems analyzed cybersecurity incidents within healthcare organizations. A recent report by Omega Systems analyzed cybersecurity incidents within healthcare organizations.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102393 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:54:43 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102393-61-of-healthcare-organizations-predict-a-fatal-cyberattack-within-5-years Patients received notices after a hospital data breach — but the letters looked like scams. Patients received notices after a hospital data breach — but the letters looked like scams. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102376 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:30:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102376-error-in-breach-notice-leaves-victims-confused-skeptical algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) Experts break down the risks of Novo Nordisk data breach. Experts break down the risks of Novo Nordisk data breach. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102370 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:12:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102370-breaking-down-the-novo-nordisk-data-breach A man was arrested after assaulting three security officers. A man was arrested after assaulting three security officers. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102348 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102348-3-hospital-security-guards-assaulted Threat actors released the sensitive data of 2.6 million accounts. Threat actors released the sensitive data of 2.6 million accounts. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102347 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:30:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102347-26m-accounts-exposed-in-dentaquest-data-breach algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) West Pharmaceutical Services experienced a ransomware incident. West Pharmaceutical Services experienced a ransomware incident. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102300 Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102300-expert-insights-on-the-west-pharmaceutical-ransomware-attack What healthcare security leaders need to know about de-escalation training. What healthcare security leaders need to know about de-escalation training. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102265 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102265-why-de-escalation-must-be-part-of-a-layered-safety-strategy-in-healthcare 2025 healthcare breaches dropped from 2024 2025 healthcare breaches dropped from 2024

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102219 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102219-2025-saw-fewer-healthcare-breaches-than-2024 algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) Security experts are sharing their insights on the broader implications of this breach. Security experts are sharing their insights on the broader implications of this breach.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102266 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:30:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102266-what-the-medtronic-breach-means-for-security-experts The Pitt may end its story with systems restored, but real hospitals don’t get that clean ending. The Pitt may end its story with systems restored, but real hospitals don’t get that clean ending. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14/post/102236 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/102236-what-the-pitt-gets-right-about-ransomware-and-what-hospitals-cant-afford-to-ignore Protecting executives’ digital and physical environments is no longer optional. Protecting executives’ digital and physical environments is no longer optional. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102208 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102208-healthcare-executives-face-a-new-era-of-personal-risk The FBI has seized the website of the Iranian-linked hackers believed to be behind the recent cyberattack against Stryker. The FBI has seized the website of the Iranian-linked hackers believed to be behind the recent cyberattack against Stryker. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102190 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102190-stryker-update-fbi-seizes-website-of-iran-linked-hackers Intuitive faced a data breach due to a phishing attack. Intuitive faced a data breach due to a phishing attack. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102178 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102178-targeted-phishing-attack-breaches-biotech-company-data algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) Stryker, a major U.S. medical technology organization, has been disrupted by a cyberattack. Stryker, a major U.S. medical technology organization, has been disrupted by a cyberattack. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102168 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102168-suspected-iranian-cyberattack-targets-us-medtech-company-stryker Security magazine breaks down the top 20 breaches in healthcare for 2025. Security magazine breaks down the top 20 breaches in healthcare for 2025.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102127 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102127-top-20-healthcare-data-breaches-of-2025 AI adoption in healthcare is inevitable, but it gives every clinician and staff member the potential to become an unintentional insider threat. AI adoption in healthcare is inevitable, but it gives every clinician and staff member the potential to become an unintentional insider threat.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14/post/102122 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/102122-shadow-ai-the-invisible-insider-threat How are organizations responding to rising threats against healthcare staff? How are organizations responding to rising threats against healthcare staff?

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102119 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 02:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102119-55-healthcare-workers-faced-increases-in-violence-how-is-security-adapting-to-protect-them New analysis of healthcare cyber losses suggests that foundational controls remain the most effective at reducing risk. New analysis of healthcare cyber losses suggests that foundational controls remain the most effective at reducing risk.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102112 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102112-healthcare-cybersecurity-is-in-crisis-these-proven-controls-could-be-the-cure This organization’s post-breach communication concerned some individuals. This organization’s post-breach communication concerned some individuals. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102064 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102064-communication-criticized-in-handling-of-recent-healthcare-hack Rising breach costs and the financial impact of program immaturity. Rising breach costs and the financial impact of program immaturity. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102060 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102060-cybersecurity-stagnation-in-healthcare-the-hidden-financial-costs Earlier this year the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) broadened its cybersecurity guidance to cover all employee benefit plans, including health plans. Earlier this year the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) broadened its cybersecurity guidance to cover all employee benefit plans, including health plans.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101942 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101942-navigating-the-us-department-of-labors-health-plan-cybersecurity-guidance Hospital security isn’t really about technology — it’s about trust. Hospital security isn’t really about technology — it’s about trust. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14/post/101936 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/101936-when-hospital-security-becomes-personal A database in the healthcare industry was exposed. A database in the healthcare industry was exposed. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101937 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101937-145-000-healthcare-records-exposed Shutting down a hospital’s heating and cooling system would be a patient safety disaster. Shutting down a hospital’s heating and cooling system would be a patient safety disaster. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14/post/101927 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/101927-disabling-hospital-hvac-is-now-a-bargaining-chip-in-ransomware algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) A Georgia hospital experienced a data breach on May 30, 2024, but notified affected consumers on August 27, 2025. A Georgia hospital experienced a data breach on May 30, 2024, but notified affected consumers on August 27, 2025. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101893 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101893-georgia-hospital-notifies-160k-individuals-of-breach-1-year-after-incident Protecting patients while safeguarding pharmaceuticals, managing visitor access while ensuring staff safety, and maintaining compliance while operating efficiently — all these challenges demand a level of coordination that traditional security approaches simply cannot provide. Protecting patients while safeguarding pharmaceuticals, managing visitor access while ensuring staff safety, and maintaining compliance while operating efficiently — all these challenges demand a level of coordination that traditional security approaches simply cannot provide. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101876 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101876-securing-hospitals-and-healthcare-systems-through-integrated-video-management Most healthcare organizations won’t be able to fully transition to Windows 11 before Microsoft ends Windows 10 support. That means that bad actors will soon be launching malware that takes advantage. Most healthcare organizations won’t be able to fully transition to Windows 11 before Microsoft ends Windows 10 support. That means that bad actors will soon be launching malware that takes advantage. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14/post/101865 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/101865-the-microsoft-windows-are-wide-open-for-bad-actors algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) To commemorate the 29th anniversary of HIPAA, experts share their perspectives on modern privacy threats and how healthcare organizations can bolster security. To commemorate the 29th anniversary of HIPAA, experts share their perspectives on modern privacy threats and how healthcare organizations can bolster security. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101854 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101854-29-years-of-hipaa-whats-next H.R.1’s real test is not if Congress imposes cuts, but whether congressional leadership can prove that trimming cyber costs more than funding it. H.R.1’s real test is not if Congress imposes cuts, but whether congressional leadership can prove that trimming cyber costs more than funding it.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101799 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 12:38:55 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101799-efficient-cybersecurity-saving-rural-hospitals-their-patients-and-their-bottom-lines-economically